David Tennant Coming Back To Doctor Who, But As A Different Doctor?
David Tennant has given fans a slight peak behind the curtain at his upcoming return to Doctor Who, per a recent write-up in ComicBook.com. During a recent interview, the fan-favorite Doctor explained that his upcoming portrayal of the Fourteenth Doctor would be a completely different take than that of his Tenth. David Tennant even hinted that he may not, in fact, be the Fourteenth Doctor necessarily, reminding fans that we no longer have a firm grasp on which number we’ll be on by the time his newfound iteration hits the screen.
David Tennant hinted that his upcoming return to Doctor Who might be different from fan expectations – he’s not playing the Tenth Doctor again, and may not even be the Fourteenth.
Fans were, of course, ecstatic to learn that David Tenant would be returning to Doctor Who in an upcoming season of the longstanding British television program. The performers who have taken on the mantle since Tennant’s initial departure have received mixed reviews from fans of the franchise, with many campaigning for the Tenth Doctor to make a return.
Tennant was quick to offer a counterpoint, however, citing that the upcoming season is not a return to a previous Doctor but rather a new and updated iteration as each Doctor grows and changes from the previous version.
David Tennant’s upcoming tenure with Doctor Who is said to play out in a trilogy of specials made for the BBC’s 60th anniversary, with Catherine Tate also reprising her role as the Tenth Doctor’s loyal companion, Donna. Tennant has already publicly expressed excitement at returning to the franchise, specifically praising the work of former and present series showrunner Russell T. Davies for creating a welcoming atmosphere for the new and returning cast alike.
When discussing Ncuti Gatwa’s upcoming performance, David Tennant has expressed that the star is a force of nature as Doctor Who and provides a new and exciting outlook on the well-tread path of the decades-old franchise.
Though it has been 15 years since David Tenannt first took on the mantle of Doctor Who, he claims the environment on set felt as though he never left, making fans ever more eager to see the final product of the upcoming specials.
Ncuti Gatwa is also attached to play the Fifteenth Doctor, or rather, whichever iteration follows the upcoming David Tennant version, once the specials have concluded. Gatwa is best known for his incredible work on the Netflix original series Sex Education, as well as an appearance in the hit blockbuster film, Barbie.
When discussing Ncuti Gatwa’s upcoming performance, David Tennant has expressed that the star is a force of nature as Doctor Who and provides a new and exciting outlook on the well-tread path of the decades-old franchise.
This ringing endorsement should put fans of the long-running series at ease, as the fandom has garnered a reputation across the internet for being a bit hostile toward newcomers of the series, for fear that the latest performer filling the titular role will fail to live up to the incredible standard set by fan favorites such as Tennant and Peter Capaldi.
Though it has been 15 years since David Tenannt first took on the mantle of Doctor Who, he claims the environment on set felt as though he never left…
With both David Tennant and Russell T. Davies returning to Doctor Who for the upcoming anniversary specials, it certainly seems like a great time to be a Doctor Who fan. While the specials have not officially received an air date yet, the official 60th anniversary falls on November 23 of this year, so fans can expect to receive more information throughout the Fall.
